I was having a walk down memory lane today in a conversion with a long time childhood friend of mine - he's pretty much family. He asked me a question that had me wondering for a bit and resulted in the same response I always have. He asked me did I ever think we would be where we are 10 years ago. I simply responded in saying, "Hell no!" Isn't that how it always is? Or at least the majority of the time? The thing is it makes us really appreciate of how long we have come and how wonderfully we have matured, well, for some of us.
If all of this hadn't happened to me (leaving California in 2005), I wouldn't have had completely fallen in love with fashion. Perhaps, it would have never really happened; everything does happen for a reason. Looking at the world from a different perspective - from the eyes in a 3rd world country - really makes you realize the beauty of it all. Some of us have gotten married or already have kids. Some of us are still trying to find ourselves in this crazy but beautiful world. Most of us are still trying to figure out what our purpose is in this world.
Another friend of mine asked me how are you still single? She explained to me why she had asked me that specific question. It's a question I have heard countless times in my 20s. It is not simply be circumstance or by chance. It is to the fact that I choose to be single. I have become numb to the whole idea of 'being with someone' or having a 'significant other'. My purpose is what I am doing at this very moment. I would have never thought I'd be truly happy (nearly complete) on being a personal stylist and reaching out to every single reader. I truly care for people and this world so my aim is to save the world, one smile at a time (click on the "A Manifesto" tab on the explore bar for a better idea). Who would have thought something so superficial as fashion can make a person feel better about themselves without indulging into ignorance. It's how I approach a client or friend that makes fashion a successful tool to make them feel and look great.
I love helping people and I mean, genuinely. The type of selfless help in which nothing is expected in return. I put 1 and 1 together and this what I love doing now. Of course, I have to make profit but my true and ultimate dream is to be a recognized figure who helped anyone out regardless of their economic background.

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~ Ladies First ~
Apart from the full set of lips along with a beautiful smile, I find that a woman's neck is the second most seductive part of her body. This means when wearing jewelery, it is very important how you wear them. We're covering the neck area with necklaces and know which ones to wear. The problem with people is they get blinded by the glamor that celebrities put on and think it's perfectly fine to wear what they are wearing. They couldn't be more wrong. There are certain guidelines to follow when putting on a necklace and trying to attempt an attractive look.

• For short and or petite women - stay away from long necklaces and long earrings this will only diminish your height and figure. It completely drags your look down. Not flattering at all.
• For curvy women - stay away from delicate pieces of jewelry all together. They only get lost in your larger frame. Necklace wise, the thicker the better but not so much where to you are only making yourself look larger. Go long and not wide.
• Round faces or short, heavy necks - try longer type necklaces. The longer it is (around 24 in. or so), the better; you want to divert the attention away from your chin. To add a bit more style to it you can always add more layers as in another necklace or look for multi-strand necklaces. 
• Long thin neck or short in height - it's the exact opposite of the frame above. Put on the shorter length necklaces along with the shorter length earrings. 
• A wide open neckline or strapless top - the usual 16 inch choker, 17-19 inch princess length necklace, or 20-24 inch matinee length if your neck is larger, puts on the best and flattering look.
• Button-down or simple t-shirt - the 16-18 inch necklace with a pendant is the best fit.

- Gentleman Tip of the Day -
Your MVP in the wardrobe: the classic white collard shirt. Not only does it match with pretty much anything you put on from jeans to trousers (flat-front dress pants), it is also your franchise player. Most men make the common and huge mistake of not appreciating white collared shirts. Why? As kids, we were attracted to color and design, we wanted superheros on our shirts. As we get older, we begin to realize having a graphic tee are not the only thing to wear. In fact, those t-shirts should be worn in the most casual occasions. To show true appreciation for the classic white collared shirt is to value the make. Before being swindled by a salesman simply because it's a higher cost or it has a popular brand or designer label on it, there are certain check points to consider before making a purchase. I comment that this item in your closet is the MVP simply because everyone else on the "team" works around it. Look at it as the sun and all the planets revolving around it. You cannot, I repeat, cannot, do without this article of clothing in your wardrobe. This should never be treated as just another white shirt.

1. The Collar - A high-end or just a great quality shirt has a firm collar. The collar must be smooth and crisp with no wrinkles. If you see a shirt that isn't even off the rack and its wrinkles are visible on the collar, it means the shirt will wear out very soon. 
2. The Collar Tabs - These I'm sure you have noticed are found underneath the collar points. They either come in plastic or metal. This is a sign of premium quality or of a worth-while purchase. The reason for these are simple, it's suppose to maintain the stiffness of the collar. Those little slits in the back to hold these tabs are stitched perfectly in order to keep the stiffness without compromising the quality of the collars.
3. The Thread Count - A premium shirt has a thread count of around and over 200. Don't worry though, you don't have to bust your butt of trying to find a shirt with that certain amount of count. You are perfectly fine with a count of 140 and more. This is, of course, regarding to the durability of your shirt. 
4. The Single-Stitched Seams - On most shirts there will be two-stitched side seams on your shirt. When you only see a single-stitch, that means you are dealing with a grade "A" premium shirt. These are quite rare so grab onto those and hold them dear to your heart.
5. The Aligned Patterns - Another little detail to look out for is that the seams are stitched in a flawless pattern. This, again, is a sign of a high-end shirt. The illusion here is that it should show that the entire shirt is a single way patterned shirt. It has to seem as if it's one entire flowing pattern of fabric throughout.